Surrey, B.C. – On Wednesday, October 4, the Surrey Board of Trade will host TransLink CEO Kevin Desmond. Also speaking at the event will be Surrey Mayor Linda Hepner, Vice Chair of the Mayors’ Council on Regional Transportation. The speakers will discuss regional transportation needs and Surrey Light Rail Transit.

“The Surrey Board of Trade has long been an advocate for the full 27km of light rail transit in Surrey as being an economic instigator for existing and our business attraction strategies. We look forward to hearing more on LRT implementation at the October 4th event,” said Anita Huberman, CEO, Surrey Board of Trade

Attendees will hear from the leader of Metro Vancouver’s transportation network to learn about:

· His vision for South Fraser transportation needs, including the anticipated Light Rail Transit system in Surrey